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Comparative Evaluation of Tongue and Periodontal Pocket Microbiome in Relation to Helicobacter pylori Gastric Disease: 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing Analysis
by Fausto Zamparini, Alessio Buonavoglia, Francesco Pellegrini, Georgia Diakoudi, Matteo Pavoni, Giulia Fiorini, Vittorio Sambri, Andrea Spinelli, Dino Vaira, Maria Giovanna Gandolfi and Carlo Prati
Antibiotics 2025, 14(8), 804; https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics14080804 - 6 Aug 2025
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Objective: To analyze the composition of the oral microbiome in periodontal pocket lesions and on the tongue dorsum of patients with Helicobacter pylori-associated gastric disease. Materials and Methods: Patients diagnosed with gastric disease and H. pylori (HP+) were evaluated in comparison to [...] Read more.
Objective: To analyze the composition of the oral microbiome in periodontal pocket lesions and on the tongue dorsum of patients with Helicobacter pylori-associated gastric disease. Materials and Methods: Patients diagnosed with gastric disease and H. pylori (HP+) were evaluated in comparison to a control group of H. pylori-negative patients without gastric disease (HP−). Periodontal and oral health clinical parameters (PPD, BoP, PSE, plaque score and modified DMFT) were assessed for each patient. Microbiological samples were collected from the deepest periodontal pockets and tongue dorsum, followed by DNA extraction, 16S rRNA PCR amplification, and Next-Generation-Sequencing (NGS) analyses. Results: Sixty-seven patients (27F; 40M, aged 35–85 years) were enrolled. Of these, 52 were HP+ and 15 were HP−. HP+ patients exhibited a significantly higher presence of decayed teeth (p < 0.05) and slightly fewer missing teeth (p > 0.05). The plaque score was significantly higher in HP+ patients (p < 0.05), while PPD and BoP showed no significant differences (p > 0.05). NGS analysis revealed no presence of H. pylori in any samples of both periodontal and tongue sites. HP+ patients showed a distinct microbial composition, including higher prevalence of Capnocytophaga, Fusobacterium, and Peptostreptococcus genera in both locations (pockets and tongue dorsum). Conclusions: The study demonstrated that HP+ patients exhibit distinct oral microbial profiles compared to HP− patients, especially in areas with deeper periodontal pockets. H. pylori was not detected in the oral microbiomes of either group. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Microbial Biofilms: Identification, Resistance and Novel Drugs)
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A Spatiotemporal Atlas of the Gut Microbiota in Macaca mulatta brevicaudus: Implications for Health and Environment
by Jingli Yuan, Zewen Sun, Ruiping Sun, Jun Wang, Chengfeng Wu, Baozhen Liu, Xinyuan Zhao, Qiang Li, Jianguo Zhao and Keqi Cai
Biology 2025, 14(8), 980; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology14080980 (registering DOI) - 1 Aug 2025
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The gut microbiota of macaques, highly homologous to humans in biological characteristics and metabolic functions, serves as an ideal model for studying the mechanisms of human intestinal diseases and therapeutic approaches. A comprehensive characterization of the macaque gut microbiota provides unique insights into [...] Read more.
The gut microbiota of macaques, highly homologous to humans in biological characteristics and metabolic functions, serves as an ideal model for studying the mechanisms of human intestinal diseases and therapeutic approaches. A comprehensive characterization of the macaque gut microbiota provides unique insights into human health and disease. This study employs metagenomic sequencing to assess the gut microbiota of wild M. mulatta brevicaudus across various ages, sexes, and physiological states. The results revealed that the dominant bacterial species in various age groups included Segatella copri and Bifidobacterium adolescentis. The predominant bacterial species in various sexes included Alistipes senegalensis and Parabacteroides (specifically Parabacteroides merdae, Parabacteroides johnsonii, and Parabacteroides sp. CT06). The dominant species during lactation and non-lactation periods were identified as Alistipes indistinctus and Capnocytophaga haemolytica. Functional analysis revealed significant enrichment in pathways such as global and overview maps, carbohydrate metabolism and amino acid metabolism. This study enhances our understanding of how age, sex, and physiological states shape the gut microbiota in M. mulatta brevicaudus, offering a foundation for future research on (1) host–microbiome interactions in primate evolution, and (2) translational applications in human health, such as microbiome-based therapies for metabolic or immune-related disorders. Full article
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The Association Between Supragingival Plaque Microbial Profiles and the Clinical Severity of Oral Lichen Planus Subtypes: A Cross-Sectional Case–Control Study
by Soo-Min Ok, Hye-Min Ju, Sung-Hee Jeong, Yong-Woo Ahn, Ji-Young Joo, Jung Hwa Park, Si Yeong Kim, Jin Chung and Hee Sam Na
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(14), 5078; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14145078 - 17 Jul 2025
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Background/Objective: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the oral mucosa with unclear etiology. Increasing evidence implicates oral microbial dysbiosis in its pathogenesis, but little is known about supragingival plaque communities in relation to clinical subtypes. This cross-sectional case–control [...] Read more.
Background/Objective: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the oral mucosa with unclear etiology. Increasing evidence implicates oral microbial dysbiosis in its pathogenesis, but little is known about supragingival plaque communities in relation to clinical subtypes. This cross-sectional case–control study aimed to characterize the supragingival plaque microbiota and microbial interaction networks in erosive OLP (E-OLP), non-erosive OLP (NE-OLP), and healthy controls (HCs), to elucidate microbial patterns associated with disease severity. Methods: Supragingival plaque samples were collected from 90 participants (30 per group) and analyzed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Alpha and beta diversity metrics, differential abundance, and co-occurrence network analyses were performed. Results: E-OLP exhibited pronounced dysbiosis, including the enrichment of pro-inflammatory taxa (e.g., Prevotella, Parvimonas) and depletion of health-associated commensals (e.g., Rothia, Capnocytophaga). Network analysis revealed the stepwise disintegration of microbial community structure from HC to NE-OLP to E-OLP, with reduced connectivity and increased dominance of pathogenic clusters in E-OLP. These microbial alterations aligned with clinical findings, as E-OLP patients showed significantly higher Reticulation/keratosis, Erythema, and Ulceration (REU) scores for erythema and ulceration compared to NE-OLP. Conclusions: Supragingival plaque dysbiosis and ecological disruption are strongly associated with OLP severity and subtype. This study highlights the utility of plaque-based microbial profiling in capturing lesion-proximal dysbiotic signals, which may complement mucosal and salivary analyses in future diagnostic frameworks. Multi-omics approaches incorporating fungal, viral, and metabolic profiling are warranted to fully elucidate host–microbe interactions in OLP. Full article
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Subgingival Microbiome Profiles in Bulgarian Children Aged 10–14 with Gingival Inflammation and Healthy Periodontium: A Targeted PCR Study
by Hristina Tankova and Nadezhda Mitova
Microorganisms 2025, 13(7), 1656; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms13071656 - 14 Jul 2025
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The subgingival microbiome is a critical component of the oral microbiota and plays a central role in pediatric periodontology. This study investigated differences in periodontopathogen profiles in children with gingival inflammation compared to healthy controls using real-time PCR, with a focus on the [...] Read more.
The subgingival microbiome is a critical component of the oral microbiota and plays a central role in pediatric periodontology. This study investigated differences in periodontopathogen profiles in children with gingival inflammation compared to healthy controls using real-time PCR, with a focus on the microbial complexes defined by Socransky. A total of 73 children (ages 10–14) underwent comprehensive periodontal assessment, including assessments of general health status, the O’Leary hygiene index (HI), gingival condition, and the papillary bleeding index (PBI). Subgingival plaque samples were analyzed using real-time PCR to identify key bacterial species associated with gingival health and disease. Highly pathogenic periodontopathogens such as Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola, and Eubacterium nodatum were absent in healthy subjects. In contrast, Tannerella forsythia was significantly more frequently detected in children with gingival inflammation (p < 0.05). The most abundant species in the inflammation group were Prevotella intermedia and Capnocytophaga gingivalis. Children with gingival inflammation exhibit a distinct subgingival microbiome profile characterized by an increased presence of specific periodontopathogens, including a higher prevalence of red complex species as defined by Socransky. However, the cross-sectional nature of this study limits the ability to establish causal relationships. Full article
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Case Report: Inflammation-Driven Species-Level Shifts in the Oral Microbiome of Refractory Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis
by Claire A. Shaw, Maria Soltero-Rivera, Rodrigo Profeta and Bart C. Weimer
Bacteria 2025, 4(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/bacteria4010001 - 2 Jan 2025
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The cat oral microbiome plays an important role in maintaining host health, yet little is known about how to apply microbial data in a clinical setting. One such use of microbiome signatures is in cases of feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS), a severe debilitating [...] Read more.
The cat oral microbiome plays an important role in maintaining host health, yet little is known about how to apply microbial data in a clinical setting. One such use of microbiome signatures is in cases of feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS), a severe debilitating complex disease of the oral cavity. FCGS-afflicted cats have limited treatment options, and individual patient responses to treatment are needed. In this work, we used deep sequencing of total RNA of the oral microbiome to chronicle microbial changes that accompanied an FCGS-afflicted cat’s change from treatment-non-responsive to treatment-responsive within a 17-month span. The oral microbiome composition of the two treatment-non-responsive time points differed from that of the treatment-responsive point, with notable shifts in the abundance of Myscoplasmopsis, Aspergillus, and Capnocytophaga species. Intriguingly, the presence of the fungal groups Aspergillus and Candida primarily differentiated the two non-responsive microbiomes. Associated with responder status were multiple Capnocytophaga species, including Capnocytophaga sp. H2931, Capnocytophaga gingivalis, and Capnocytophaga canimorsus. The observation that the oral microbiome shifts in tandem by response to treatment in FCGS suggests a potential use for microbiome evaluations in a clinical setting. This work contributes to developing improved molecular diagnostics for enhanced efficacy of individualized treatment plans to improve oral disease. Full article
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Alterations in Ileal Microbiota and Fecal Metabolite Profiles of Chickens with Immunity to Eimeria mitis
by Zhongchuang Wang, Peiyao Shang, Xingju Song, Minghui Wu, Tong Zhang, Qiping Zhao, Shunhai Zhu, Yu Qiao, Fanghe Zhao, Ruiting Zhang, Jinwen Wang, Yu Yu, Hongyu Han and Hui Dong
Animals 2024, 14(23), 3515; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14233515 - 5 Dec 2024
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Coccidiosis, caused by different species of Eimeria parasites, is an economically important disease in poultry and livestock worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the changes in the ileal microbiota and fecal metabolites in chickens after repeated infections with low-dose E. mitis. The [...] Read more.
Coccidiosis, caused by different species of Eimeria parasites, is an economically important disease in poultry and livestock worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the changes in the ileal microbiota and fecal metabolites in chickens after repeated infections with low-dose E. mitis. The chickens developed solid immunity against a high dose of E. mitis infection after repeated infections with low-dose E. mitis. The composition of the ileal microbiota and the metabonomics of the Eimeria-immunized group and the control group were detected using 16S rRNA sequencing and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS). The relative abundance of Neisseria, Erysipelotrichaceae, Incertae sedis, Coprobacter, Capnocytophaga, Bifidobacterium, and the Ruminococcus torques group declined in the Eimeria-immunized chickens, whereas Alloprevotella, Staphylococcus, Haemophilus, and Streptococcus increased. Furthermore, 286 differential metabolites (including N-undecylbenzenesulfonic acid, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, gluconic acid, isoleucylproline, proline, and 1-kestose) and 19 significantly altered metabolic pathways (including galactose metabolism, ABC transporters, starch and sucrose metabolism, the ErbB signaling pathway, and the MAPK signaling pathway) were identified between the Eimeria-immunized group and the control group. These discoveries will help us learn more about the composition and dynamics of the gut microbiota as well as the metabolic changes in chickens infected with Eimeria spp. Full article
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Relationship Between the Presence of Red Complex Species and the Distribution of Other Oral Bacteria, Including Major Periodontal Pathogens in Older Japanese Individuals
by Mariko Kametani, Yasuyuki Nagasawa, Momoko Usuda, Ami Kaneki, Masashi Ogawa, Kensaku Shojima, Hiromitsu Yamazaki, Kana Tokumoto, Daiki Matsuoka, Kana Suehara, Yuto Suehiro, Tatsuya Akitomo, Chieko Mitsuhata, Taro Misaki, Seigo Ito, Shuhei Naka, Michiyo Matsumoto-Nakano, Kazuhiko Nakano, Hiromitsu Kishimoto, Ken Shinmura and Ryota Nomuraadd Show full author list remove Hide full author list
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(22), 12243; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252212243 - 14 Nov 2024
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Red complex bacteria (Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola, and Tannerella forsythia) have high virulence in periodontal disease. In the present study, we aimed to elucidate the detailed symbiotic relationships between the red complex and other oral bacteria in older Japanese [...] Read more.
Red complex bacteria (Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola, and Tannerella forsythia) have high virulence in periodontal disease. In the present study, we aimed to elucidate the detailed symbiotic relationships between the red complex and other oral bacteria in older Japanese individuals. Polymerase chain reaction was performed using dental plaque from 116 subjects and specific primers for ten periodontal pathogens. The detection rate of Prevotella intermedia and Capnocytophaga sputigena was significantly higher in P. gingivalis-positive subjects than in P. gingivalis-negative subjects (p < 0.05). The detection rate of Campylobacter rectus, Prevotella nigrescens, Capnocytophaga ochracea, and Eikenella corrodens was significantly higher in T. forsythia-positive subjects than in T. forsythia-negative subjects (p < 0.01). In a comprehensive analysis of oral microbiomes, three red complex species-positive subjects had significantly higher α-diversity than only P. gingivalis-positive subjects (p < 0.05) and had significantly lower β-diversity than only T. forsythia-positive subjects (p < 0.01). In the taxonomy analysis, Porphyromonas was significantly higher in three red complex species-positive subjects than in only P. gingivalis-positive and only T. forsythia-positive subjects (p < 0.01). These results suggest that each red complex species forms a unique oral microbiome and individuals positive for all red complex bacteria may harbor oral bacteria that confer a significant advantage in developing periodontal disease. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Research in Human Microbiome 2.0)
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Case Report
Capnocytophaga canimorsus Endocarditis Presenting with Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis and Glomerulonephritis
by Divya Chandramohan, Nilam J. Soni, Moyosore Awobajo-Otesanya, Terrence Stilson, Min Ji Son, Ariel Vinas, Rushit Kanakia, Riya N. Soni, Marcos I. Restrepo and Gregory M. Anstead
Microorganisms 2024, 12(10), 2054; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12102054 - 12 Oct 2024
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Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a gram-negative bacterium commonly found in the saliva of dogs and cats. Despite the frequency of animal bites, infection with Capnocytophaga species is rare, and severe infections are usually associated with underlying risk factors, such as alcohol use disorder, asplenia, [...] Read more.
Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a gram-negative bacterium commonly found in the saliva of dogs and cats. Despite the frequency of animal bites, infection with Capnocytophaga species is rare, and severe infections are usually associated with underlying risk factors, such as alcohol use disorder, asplenia, or immunosuppression. We describe a case of a man who presented with a purpuric rash, lower extremity edema, and acute renal failure and was found to have tricuspid valve endocarditis and infection-associated glomerulonephritis due to C. canimorsus. Despite treatment with cefepime, the vegetation increased in size and valvular function worsened. He was readmitted with an inferior wall myocardial infarction, heart failure, and pulmonary embolism. He underwent an urgent tricuspid valve replacement with a bioprosthetic valve. A 16S ribosomal RNA amplicon sequencing performed on the resected valve tissue verified involvement of C. canimorsus. Post-operatively, he had several episodes of gastrointestinal hemorrhage requiring multiple endoscopic interventions and arterial embolization. The recurrent gastrointestinal hemorrhage combined with his severe functional decline ultimately led to his death. This patient had an uncommon presentation with leukocytoclastic vasculitis and infection-associated glomerulonephritis, which revealed an underlying diagnosis of infective endocarditis due to C. canimorsus, a rare gram-negative bacterial etiology of infective endocarditis. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
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Linking Microbiota Profiles to Disease Characterization in Common Variable Immunodeficiency: The Case of Granulomatous–Lymphocytic Interstitial Lung Disease
by Marta Dafne Cabanero-Navalon, Miguel Carda-Diéguez, Pedro Moral Moral, Alex Mira, Héctor Balastegui-Martin, Miguel Salavert-Lletí and Victor Garcia-Bustos
Biomedicines 2024, 12(10), 2239; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12102239 - 1 Oct 2024
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Background and objectives: Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a primary immunodeficiency characterized by decreased immunoglobulins and recurrent infections, with non-infectious complications such as granulomatous–lymphocytic interstitial lung disease (GLILD) affecting up to 30% of patients. Methods: Using high-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing, salivary, sputum, [...] Read more.
Background and objectives: Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a primary immunodeficiency characterized by decreased immunoglobulins and recurrent infections, with non-infectious complications such as granulomatous–lymphocytic interstitial lung disease (GLILD) affecting up to 30% of patients. Methods: Using high-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing, salivary, sputum, and fecal microbiome from CVID patients with GLILD, comparing them to CVID patients without GLILD—with immune dysregulation (dCVID) and only infections (iCVID)—and healthy controls was analyzed. Results: A total of 41 CVID patients, 7 with GLILD, and 15 healthy donors were included. Global fecal biodiversity was significantly lower in GLILD patients compared to CVID subgroups and controls. GLILD patients harbored different specific bacterial communities in all niches, with some keystone species common to dCVID. Conchiformibius, Micrococcales, and Capnocytophaga are more frequent in the sputum of GLILD patients. Saliva in GLILD shows higher frequencies of Conchiformibius and Haemophilusparainfluenzae. Fecal samples from GLILD patients have higher levels of Gemella morbilorum, Lacticaseibacillus, and Cellulosimicrobium. A non-assigned Conchiformibius spp. is consistently associated with GLILD across different niches and could be a potential pathobiont or relevant microbiological marker for GLILD. Cluster network and correlation analyses show profound dysbiosis in the sputum, saliva, and feces of GLILD patients. Conclusions: These findings highlight significant microbiome alterations in CVID patients with GLILD, particularly in the respiratory tract, suggesting a possible link to both local and systemic immune dysregulation. Full article
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Activity of N-Chlorotaurine against Periodontal Pathogens
by Kacper Kowalczyk, Débora C. Coraça-Huber, Walter Wille-Kollmar, Michael Berktold and Markus Nagl
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(15), 8357; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25158357 - 30 Jul 2024
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Dental plaque bacteria play an important role in the pathogenicity of periodontitis and peri-implantitis. Therefore, antimicrobial agents are one means of treatment. N-chlorotaurine (NCT) as an endogenous well-tolerated topical antiseptic could be of advantage for this purpose. Accordingly, its microbicidal activity against [...] Read more.
Dental plaque bacteria play an important role in the pathogenicity of periodontitis and peri-implantitis. Therefore, antimicrobial agents are one means of treatment. N-chlorotaurine (NCT) as an endogenous well-tolerated topical antiseptic could be of advantage for this purpose. Accordingly, its microbicidal activity against some dental plaque bacteria was investigated at therapeutic concentrations in vitro. In quantitative killing assays, the activity of NCT against planktonic bacteria and against biofilms grown for 48 h on implantation screws was tested. Electron microscopy was used to demonstrate the formation of biofilm and its morphological changes. The killing of planktonic bacteria of all tested species, namely Streptococcus sanguinis, Streptococcus salivarius, Streptococcus oralis, Streptococcus cristatus, Rothia aeria, and Capnocytophaga ochracea, was shown within 10–20 min by 1% NCT in 0.01 M phosphate-buffered saline at 37 °C. Bacteria grown on screws for 24 h were inactivated by 1% NCT after 15–20 min as well, but the formation of biofilm on the screws was visible in electron microscopy not before 48 h. The killing of biofilms by 1% NCT was demonstrated after 30 min (streptococci) and 40 min (R. aeria). As expected, NCT has broad activity against dental plaque bacteria as well and should be further investigated on its clinical efficacy in periodontitis and peri-implantitis. Full article
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Impact of Malocclusions on Periodontopathogenic Bacterial Load and Progression of Periodontal Disease: A Quantitative Analysis
by Ştefan-Dimitrie Albu, Ioana Suciu, Cristina-Crenguţa Albu, Anca-Oana Dragomirescu and Ecaterina Ionescu
Microorganisms 2024, 12(8), 1553; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12081553 - 29 Jul 2024
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Background: (1) Periodontal disease (PD) is a globally prevalent chronic inflammatory condition, exacerbated by the dysbiosis of the oral microbiota. This study aims to evaluate the bacterial load of specific periodontopathogenic bacteria in patients with malocclusions (MAL) compared to those without. (2) Methods: [...] Read more.
Background: (1) Periodontal disease (PD) is a globally prevalent chronic inflammatory condition, exacerbated by the dysbiosis of the oral microbiota. This study aims to evaluate the bacterial load of specific periodontopathogenic bacteria in patients with malocclusions (MAL) compared to those without. (2) Methods: Conducted at the “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, this pilot study involved two groups: patients with MAL and PD, and patients with PD but without MAL. We included 20 patients: 10 with MAL (9 with crowding and 1 with an open bite) and 10 without MAL. Gingival crevicular fluid was collected for bacterial DNA extraction and quantified bacterial load using real-time PCR, focusing on 12 periodontopathogenic bacteria across different complexity classes. (3) Results: The study identified significantly higher concentrations of Treponema denticola (p = 0.023, median = 4.32, IQR = 2.76–5.53 vs. median = 1.93, IQR = 0–3.19), Tannerella forsythia (p = 0.020, mean = 6.04 ± 0.72 vs. mean = 4.4 ± 1.89) and Porphyromonas gingivalis (p = 0.002, median = 5.64, IQR = 4.94–5.98 vs. median = 2.48, IQR = 0–4.05) in patients with MAL compared to those without. This suggests that MAL contributes to an environment conducive to the proliferation of specific pathogens, potentially accelerating PD progression. Additionally, Eikenella corrodens (p = 0.040, mean = 4.55 ± 1.02 vs. mean = 3.23 ± 1.56), Campylobacter rectus (p < 0.001, mean = 4.2 ± 0.56 vs. mean = 1.8 ± 1.51), Prevotella intermedia (p = 0.043, median = 5.04, IQR = 0–5.49 vs. median = 0, IQR = 0–3.39), Capnocytophaga sputigena (p = 0.011, median = 5.91, IQR = 5.47–6.17 vs. median = 4.63, IQR = 3.83–5.64), and Capnocytophaga gingivalis (p = 0.007, median = 5.87, IQR = 5.34–6.03 vs. median = 4.4, IQR = 3.5–5.71) also showed elevated concentrations, indicating the broad impacts of MAL on oral microbial profiles. (4) Conclusions: The findings demonstrate a significant relationship between MAL and increased bacterial loads, underscoring the need for its integration in managing PD. Future research should expand demographic diversity and employ longitudinal designs to better understand the causative mechanisms at play. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Oral Microbiota and Candidiasis)
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Clinical Study and Microbiological Analysis of Periodontopathogenic Microflora Analyzed among Children and Adolescents with Cardiovascular Diseases Compared to Group with Good General Status
by Oana Chipirliu, Marian Viorel Crăciun and Madalina Nicoleta Matei
Pediatr. Rep. 2024, 16(2), 482-503; https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric16020041 - 18 Jun 2024
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Periodontal diseases, as an important part of oral pathology, present different characteristics when affecting children and adolescents or young adults. Studies have shown that adolescence and childhood are closely related to a high risk of periodontal disease, but the follow-up for periodontal health [...] Read more.
Periodontal diseases, as an important part of oral pathology, present different characteristics when affecting children and adolescents or young adults. Studies have shown that adolescence and childhood are closely related to a high risk of periodontal disease, but the follow-up for periodontal health or damage at this age has been insufficiently appreciated until now. The aim of this study was to identify subgingival microorganisms using a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in a group of children and adolescents aged 7–17 years with and without cardiovascular disease. The group of 62 subjects with gingival inflammation and poor hygiene was divided into two groups according to general condition: 31 subjects with carduivascular disease (group A) and 31 subjects without cardiovascular disease (group C). Subjects were examined in the initial consultation, the state of hygiene and periodontal inflammation was assessed using the plaque index (PI) and gingival index (GI), and samples were taken from the gingival sulcus using sterile paper cones to determine nine subgingival microorganisms. Nine subgingival microorganisms were identified: Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa), Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Treponema denticola (Td), Tannerella forsythias (Tf), Prevotella intermedia (Pi), Peptostreptococcus (Micromonas) micros (Pm), Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn), Eubacterium nodatum (En), and Capnocytophaga gingivalis (Cg). The patients were included in a specialist treatment program which aimed to relieve the inflammatory condition, remove local irritative factors, and train the patients to perform proper oral hygiene at home by using primary and secondary oral hygiene products. Subjects were reevaluated 3 months after treatment, when measurements for the PI and GI and microbiological determinations were repeated. The results showed a predominance of subjects aged 16–17 years (12.4%). Among the subjects with marked gingival inflammation, the male gender was predominant (58.06%). The PI values changed considerably after treatment, with lower values in patients presenting a general condition without cardiovascular disease (PI = 8.10%) compared with the patients with cardiovascular disease (PI = 13.77%). After treatment, the GI showed considerable changes in both groups. Red, orange, and purple complex microorganisms were found before treatment and decreased considerably after treatment in both groups. The highest values were found for Treponema denticola (140,000 (1.4 × 105)) in patients with cardiovascular disease and generalized gingival inflammation. Of the pathogenic microorganisms, the most common was Tannerella forsythia in 52 patients before treatment, and red microorganisms considerably appeared in only 10 patients after treatment. Capnocytophaga gingivalis remained constant both in the diseased state and after treatment and was consistent with periodontal health. Children with cardiovascular diseases had a higher prevalence of gingival manifestations. The composition of the subgingival microbial plaque was directly influenced by the degree of oral hygiene, but the response to specialized treatment was also influenced by the general health status. The results of this study support the conclusion that periodontal pathogens appear and multiply in the absence of proper hygiene in childhood after the eruption of permanent teeth, and their action leads to the initiation of periodontal diseases. Full article
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Sudden Vision Loss as the First Sign of Sepsis—Bilateral Endogenous Endophthalmitis of Uncommon Capnocytophaga canimorsus Etiology
by Małgorzata Łątkowska, Małgorzata Gajdzis, Anna Turno-Kręcicka, Julia Kręcicka, Małgorzata Mimier-Janczak, Izabela Górczyńska and Radosław Kaczmarek
Medicina 2024, 60(6), 896; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60060896 - 29 May 2024
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We present a case of bilateral endogenous endophthalmitis with an extremely rare etiology of Capnocytophaga canimorsus. A 42-year-old asplenic patient with bilateral deterioration of visual acuity presented to the Emergency Department. The sudden deterioration of visual acuity, which prompted the patient to [...] Read more.
We present a case of bilateral endogenous endophthalmitis with an extremely rare etiology of Capnocytophaga canimorsus. A 42-year-old asplenic patient with bilateral deterioration of visual acuity presented to the Emergency Department. The sudden deterioration of visual acuity, which prompted the patient to visit the ophthalmologist, was the first sign of the onset of sepsis. The physicians’ attention, in addition to poor visual acuity and intense inflammation on ophthalmologic examination, was drawn to the reported flu-like symptoms. They were accompanied by high C-reactive protein results and abnormalities in echocardiography. A blood culture isolated the bacterium Capnocytophaga canimorsus. Immunocompromised patients are particularly susceptible to C. canimorsus infection. Endophthalmitis of this etiology has a very aggressive course, both ophthalmic and systemic. Therefore, quick diagnosis and initiation of adequate therapy are crucial. Full article
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Microbiota Transplantation as an Adjunct to Standard Periodontal Treatment in Periodontal Disease: A Systematic Review
by Cherry Erlin Lindo, James Sebastian, Karina Natalie Kuntjoro, Valencia Audrey Halim, Fatimah Maria Tadjoedin, Sandra Olivia Kuswandani and Benso Sulijaya
Medicina 2024, 60(4), 672; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60040672 - 21 Apr 2024
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Periodontitis is a disease linked to severe dysbiosis of the subgingival microbiome. The treatment of periodontitis aims to change the dysbiosis environment to a symbiosis environment. We hypothesized that oral microbiota transplantation can lead to a significant improvement in periodontitis. Therefore, the aim [...] Read more.
Periodontitis is a disease linked to severe dysbiosis of the subgingival microbiome. The treatment of periodontitis aims to change the dysbiosis environment to a symbiosis environment. We hypothesized that oral microbiota transplantation can lead to a significant improvement in periodontitis. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of microbiota transplantation after standard periodontal treatment in periodontitis patients. The search strategy was carried out by using the Boolean term “AND” to combine the keywords, which were “periodontitis AND microbiota transplantation”. Due to the limited resources of the study, we included both in vitro and in vivo investigations in this systematic review. The QUIN risk of bias tool was employed to assess the risk of bias in in vitro studies, while SYRCLE’s risk of bias assessment was used for in vivo studies. Oral microbiota transplants (OMTs) have shown potential in treating periodontitis. OMTs significantly reduced periodontitis-associated pathogenic microbial species (P. endodontalis, Prevotella intermedia, T. vincentii, Porphyromonas sp.) and increased beneficial bacteria (P. melaninogenica, Fusobacterium nucleatum, P. catoniae, Capnocytophaga ochracea, C. sputigena, C. gingivalis, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, and Neisseria elongata) upon in vitro testing. Furthermore, in the in vivo tests, single adjunctive OMT also had an effect on the oral microbiota composition compared to the full-mouth mechanical and antimicrobial debridement. OMTs may be cheaper and more effective at addressing high-risk individuals. At present, it is not possible to provide OMT clinical advice due to the lack of available information. This treatment needs to be subjected to more safety and efficacy testing before being included human clinical trials. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Dentistry and Oral Health)
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Microbial Profiles in Oral Lichen Planus: Comparisons with Healthy Controls and Erosive vs. Non-Erosive Subtypes
by Hye-Min Ju, Yong-Woo Ahn, Soo-Min Ok, Sung-Hee Jeong, Hee-Sam Na and Jin Chung
Diagnostics 2024, 14(8), 828; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14080828 - 17 Apr 2024
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Recent studies have begun exploring the potential involvement of microbiota in the pathogenesis of oral lichen planus (OLP), yet comprehensive investigations remain limited. Hence, this study aimed to compare the microbial profiles in saliva samples obtained from patients with OLP against those from [...] Read more.
Recent studies have begun exploring the potential involvement of microbiota in the pathogenesis of oral lichen planus (OLP), yet comprehensive investigations remain limited. Hence, this study aimed to compare the microbial profiles in saliva samples obtained from patients with OLP against those from healthy controls (HC), along with a comparison between erosive (E) and non-erosive (NE) OLP patients. Saliva samples were collected from 60 OLP patients (E: n = 25, NE: n = 35) and 30 HC individuals. Analysis revealed no significant differences in alpha diversity, as assessed by the Chao1 and Shannon index, across the three groups. However, Bray–Curtis distance analysis indicated a significant disparity in microbiome composition distribution between HC and E-OLP, as well as HC and NE-OLP groups. The six most abundant phyla observed across the groups were Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, Fusobacteria, and Saccharibacteria (TM7). Notably, OLP groups exhibited a higher prevalence of Bacteroidetes. Prevotella emerged as the predominant genus in the OLP groups, while Capnocytophaga showed a relatively higher prevalence in E-OLP compared to NE-OLP. This study’s findings indicate a notable difference in microbiota composition between HC and patients with OLP. Additionally, differences in the microbiome were identified between the E-OLP and NE-OLP groups. The increase in the proportion of certain bacterial species in the oral microbiome suggests that they may exacerbate the inflammatory response and act as antigens for OLP. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in the Diagnosis of Oral Diseases)
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